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Clark County
countyClark County, Indiana
Overview
- Classification
- County
- FIPS Code
- 18-019
- Country
- United States
- County
- County
Geography
- Region
- Southern Indiana
- Elevation
- 1,030 ft
- Total Area
- 376.45 sq mi
- Land Area
- 372.86 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.6 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.48
- Longitude
- -85.72
- Climate
- The terrain is low rolling hills, with the area either devoted to agriculture or urban development.
- Notable Features
- Ohio River · Low rolling hills · Fossil Outcrops
- Neighboring Areas
- Scott County (North) · Jefferson County (Northeast) · Trimble County, Kentucky (Northeast) · Oldham County, Kentucky (East) · Jefferson County, Kentucky (South) · Floyd County (Southwest) · Washington County (West)
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 121,093
- Est. Population (2024)
- 127,479
- Median Age
- 39.8
- Median Income
- $72,298
- Poverty Rate
- 8.8%
- Owner-Occupied
- 75%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- In 2023, the racial makeup was approximately 80.3% White (Non-Hispanic), 6.87% Black or African American (Non-Hispanic), 4.19% Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic), 2.99% White (Hispanic).
Governance
- Government Type
- County government
- Governing Body
- Board of Commissioners and County Council
- Body Size
- 7 members
- School District
- Greater Clark County Schools
- Municipal Services
- Community Corrections · Health Department · Planning and Zoning
U.S. Congress
Young, ToddR
U.S. RepresentativeBanks, JimR
U.S. RepresentativeMrvan, Frank J.D
U.S. Representative - District 1Yakym, RudyR
U.S. Representative - District 2Stutzman, Marlin A.R
U.S. Representative - District 3Baird, James R.R
U.S. Representative - District 4Spartz, VictoriaR
U.S. Representative - District 5Shreve, JeffersonR
U.S. Representative - District 6Carson, AndréD
U.S. Representative - District 7Messmer, Mark B.R
U.S. Representative - District 8Houchin, ErinR
U.S. Representative - District 9Economy
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.4%
- Economic Profile
- River Ridge Commerce Center · Ports of Indiana – Jeffersonville
- Employment Sectors
- Manufacturing · Health Care & Social Assistance · Retail Trade
- Major Employers
- Amazon · American Fuji Seal
Education
- Schools
- 20
- Students
- 10,497
- Teachers
- 695
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- School Districts
- Greater Clark County Schools · West Clark Community Schools · Clarksville Community School Corporation
- Colleges & Universities
- PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville · Mid-America College of Funeral Service · Caris College
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Interstate 65 · Interstate 265 · US-31 · US-60 · Railroads · Clark Regional Airport · Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Municipal power · Fiber/broadband
- Major Facilities
- Clark Memorial Hospital · Clark County Courthouse
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Deam Lake State Recreation Area · Charlestown State Park · Falls of the Ohio State Park
- Parks & Trails
- Ohio River Greenway · Clark State Forest · Big Four Station Park
History
- Founded
- 1801
- Named After
- General George Rogers Clark
- Historical Significance
- Clark County's history, culture, and growth have been linked to the development of the Ohio River.
- Key Events
- Settlement began in 1783 · Territorial capital from 1813-1814 · Starting point for the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1803